Eigersund

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Eigersund Municipality
Eigersund kommune
Municipality
Egersund herred  (historic name)
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View of the town of Egersund
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Flag
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Coat of arms
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Rogaland within Norway
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Eigersund within Rogaland
Coordinates: 58°28′42″N06°03′47″E / 58.47833°N 6.06306°E / 58.47833; 6.06306
Country Norway
County Rogaland
District Dalane
Established1 Jan 1838
 • Created as Formannskapsdistrikt
Administrative centre Egersund
Government
 • Mayor (2023)Anja Hovland (H)
Area
 • Total432.49 km2 (166.99 sq mi)
 • Land387.45 km2 (149.60 sq mi)
 • Water45.04 km2 (17.39 sq mi)  10.4%
 • Rank#228 in Norway
Population
 (2023)
 • Total15,011
 • Rank#80 in Norway
 • Density38.7/km2 (100/sq mi)
 • Change (10 years)
Increase2.svg +2.6%
Demonym Eigersunder [1]
Official language
[2]
 •  Norwegian form Bokmål
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code NO-1101 [3]
Website Official website
Data from Statistics Norway

Eigersund is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is in the traditional district of Dalane. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Egersund. The town was known for its pottery factory (closed in 1979) and it is among Norway's biggest fishing ports. The villages of Helleland, Hellvik, and Hestnes are also in Eigersund.

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The island of Eigerøya lies just off shore from Egersund. The island has several well-known businesses and attractions including the Eigerøy war memorial from World War II.

The 432-square-kilometre (167 sq mi) municipality is the 228th largest by area out of the 356 municipalities in Norway. Eigersund is the 80th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 15,011. The municipality's population density is 38.7 inhabitants per square kilometre (100/sq mi) and its population has increased by 2.6% over the previous 10-year period. [4] [5]

General information

Aerial view of a golf course in Eigersund Flyfotoegk.jpg
Aerial view of a golf course in Eigersund
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Historic stone bridge
Egersund Church Egersund Kirke.JPG
Egersund Church
Eigeroy Lighthouse Eigeroy lighthouse.jpg
Eigerøy Lighthouse

The rural parish surrounding the town of Egersund was established as the municipality of Egersund landdisstrikt (Egersund rural district) on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law). In 1839, the northwestern district of Augne (population: 825) was separated to form its own municipality. On 12 December 1868, a small area of Eigersund municipality (population: 41) was transferred to neighboring Sokndal. In 1947, an area of Eigersund immediately surrounding the town of Egersund (population: 515) was transferred to the town of Egersund and another area in Sokndal (population: 7) was transferred to Eigersund. [6]

During the 1960s, there were many municipal mergers in Norway due to the work of the Schei Committee. On 1 January 1965, the town of Egersund (population: 3,787) was merged with the surrounding municipalities of Eigersund (population: 4,664), Helleland (population: 851), and the Gyadalen and Grøsfjel areas of Heskestad (population: 114). The new municipality was also called Eigersund. On 1 January 1967, the Tjørn farm (population: 10) was transferred from Eigersund to Sokndal. [6]

Name

The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the Eigersundet strait (Old Norse : Eikundarsund). The first element is the genitive case of the name of the island of Eikund (now Eigerøya). The name of the island comes from the word eik which means "oak" followed by the suffix -und which means "plentiful of" (i.e. "the island covered with oak trees"). The last element is sund which means "strait" or "sound". [7]

"Egersund" vs. "Eigersund"

Historically, the name of the municipality was spelled Egersund. On 3 November 1917, a royal resolution changed the spelling of the name of the municipality to Eigersund. [8] The town of Egersund within the municipality, however, did not change and it kept the old spelling. The form of the name spelled without the diphthong [ei] (Egersund) is the Danish language form of the name and at that time the municipal name was changed to use the Norwegian language form. The town kept the old spelling for historic purposes.

Coat of arms

The coat of arms was granted on 20 October 1972. The official blazon is "Vert, an oak leaf Or" (Norwegian : På grønn bunn et opprett gull eikeblad). This means the arms have a green field (background) and the charge is an oak leaf. The oak leaf has a tincture of Or which means it is commonly colored yellow, but if it is made out of metal, then gold is used. The arms are canting arms since the name is derived from Eikundarsund and the eik part means "oak". Oaks are also very common in the municipality. The arms were designed by Hallvard Trætteberg. The municipal flag has the same design as the coat of arms. [9] [10] [11]

Churches

The Church of Norway has three parishes (sokn) within the municipality of Eigersund. It is part of the Dalane prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Stavanger.

Churches in Eigersund
Parish (sokn)Church nameLocation of the churchYear built
Egersund Egersund Church Egersund 1607
Bakkebø Church Egersund 1960
Eigerøy Eigerøy Church Eigerøya 1998
Helleland Helleland Church Helleland 1832

History

The place is mentioned in Snorri Sturluson's writings. Later, Christian IV set up a battery there.

Government

Eigersund Municipality is responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, welfare and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads and utilities. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of directly elected representatives. The mayor is indirectly elected by a vote of the municipal council. [12] The municipality is under the jurisdiction of the Sør-Rogaland District Court and the Gulating Court of Appeal.

Municipal council

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Eigersund is made up of 31 representatives that are elected to four year terms. The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Eigersund kommunestyre 2023–2027 [13]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)7
  Conservative Party (Høyre)7
  Industry and Business Party (Industri- og Næringspartiet)2
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:31
Eigersund kommunestyre 2019–2023 [14]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)10
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)6
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)4
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)2
  Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:31
Eigersund kommunestyre 2015–2019 [15]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)10
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)5
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)1
Total number of members:31
Eigersund kommunestyre 2011–2015 [16]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)4
  Conservative Party (Høyre)8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)6
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:31
Eigersund kommunestyre 2007–2011 [15]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)9
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)6
  Conservative Party (Høyre)10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)5
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)2
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
Total number of members:35
Eigersund kommunestyre 2003–2007 [15]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)8
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)6
  Conservative Party (Høyre)10
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:35
Eigersund kommunestyre 1999–2003 [15]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)18
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)4
  Conservative Party (Høyre)9
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)8
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1995–1999 [17]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)16
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)3
  Conservative Party (Høyre)8
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)9
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)5
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1991–1995 [18]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)16
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)2
  Conservative Party (Høyre)9
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)6
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)2
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1987–1991 [19]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)13
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)3
  Conservative Party (Høyre)12
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)9
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)4
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1983–1987 [20]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)14
  Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet)2
  Conservative Party (Høyre)13
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)9
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1979–1983 [21]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
  Conservative Party (Høyre)16
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)10
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet)1
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)3
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1975–1979 [22]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)11
  Conservative Party (Høyre)9
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)11
  New People's Party (Nye Folkepartiet)3
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)5
  Socialist Left Party (Sosialistisk Venstreparti)1
  Liberal Party (Venstre)2
  Cross-Party Alternative (Tverrpolitisk Alternativ)3
Total number of members:45
Eigersund kommunestyre 1971–1975 [23]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)14
  Conservative Party (Høyre)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)8
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)6
  Liberal Party (Venstre)5
Total number of members:39
Eigersund kommunestyre 1967–1971 [24]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)15
  Conservative Party (Høyre)5
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)7
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)5
  Liberal Party (Venstre)7
Total number of members:39
Eigersund kommunestyre 1963–1967 [25]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)7
  Conservative Party (Høyre)3
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)4
Total number of members:21
Eigersund herredsstyre 1959–1963 [26]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Centre Party (Senterpartiet)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)6
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)2
Total number of members:21
Eigersund herredsstyre 1955–1959 [27]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)6
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet)4
  Liberal Party (Venstre)7
Total number of members:21
Eigersund herredsstyre 1951–1955 [28]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)4
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet)2
  Liberal Party (Venstre)6
Total number of members:16
Eigersund herredsstyre 1947–1951 [29]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)4
  Christian Democratic Party (Kristelig Folkeparti)3
  Farmers' Party (Bondepartiet)3
  Liberal Party (Venstre)6
Total number of members:16
Eigersund herredsstyre 1945–1947 [30]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)5
  Liberal Party (Venstre)8
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)3
Total number of members:16
Eigersund herredsstyre 1937–1941* [31]   
Party name (in Norwegian)Number of
representatives
  Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet)2
  Joint List(s) of Non-Socialist Parties (Borgerlige Felleslister)13
  Local List(s) (Lokale lister)1
Total number of members:16
Note: Due to the German occupation of Norway during World War II, no elections were held for new municipal councils until after the war ended in 1945.

Mayors

The mayors (Norwegian : ordfører) of Eigersund: [32] [33]

  • 1838–1839: Torger Andersen Fotland
  • 1840–1841: Peder Torgersen Skadberg
  • 1842–1843: Bernt Theophiliussen Bowitz
  • 1844–1845: Tønnes Johnsen Årstad
  • 1846–1849: Jonas Sigmundsen Slettebø
  • 1850–1853: Tønnes Johnsen Årstad
  • 1854–1855: Trond Årstad
  • 1856–1859: Anders Torgersen Tengs
  • 1860–1861: Ole Sivertsen Svanes
  • 1862–1863: Anders Torgersen Tengs
  • 1864–1865: Reinert Larsen Skjelbred
  • 1866–1867: Anders Torgersen Tengs
  • 1868–1869: Ole Sivertsen Svanes
  • 1870–1873: Anders Torgersen Tengs
  • 1874–1875: Anders Andersen Ege
  • 1876–1879: Anders Torgersen Tengs
  • 1880–1881: Salve Petersen Koldal
  • 1882–1883: Anders Torgersen Tengs
  • 1884–1887: Lars Bernhard Hansen Åse
  • 1888–1893: Ingvald Årstad
  • 1894–1895: Tønnes Olsen Svanes
  • 1896–1897: Ole Andreas Pedersen Slettebø
  • 1898–1907: Ingvald Årstad
  • 1908–1910: Halvard Mjølsnes
  • 1911–1913: Erik Stefanussen Heigrestad
  • 1914–1916: Anders Larsen Øglend
  • 1917–1919: Hans Ommundsen Slettebø
  • 1920–1922: Anders Larsen Øglend
  • 1923–1925: Hans Ommundsen Slettebø
  • 1926–1931: Trygve Eie
  • 1932–1937: Hans Ommundsen Slettebø
  • 1938–1942: Trygve Eie
  • 1946–1956: Jonas Severin Rodvelt
  • 1956–1964: Tønnes Lædre
  • 1965–1967: Sem Varhaug (Sp)
  • 1967–1967: John Munkejord (H)
  • 1968–1971: Tor Friestad (KrF)
  • 1971–1971: Erling Bergundhaugen (Ap)
  • 1972–1975: Rasmann Polden (Sp)
  • 1976–1983: Bjørn Bårdsen (KrF)
  • 1984–1987: Jostein Sirevåg (KrF)
  • 1988–1989: Olaf Aurdal (H)
  • 1990–1996: Jan Petter Rasmussen (Ap)
  • 1996–1996: Solveig Ege Tengesdal (KrF)
  • 1996–2003: Marit Myklebust (Ap)
  • 2003–2007: John Skaara (H)
  • 2007–2011: Terje Jørgensen, Jr. (H)
  • 2011–2015: Leif Erik Egaas (H)
  • 2015–2023: Odd Stangeland (Ap)
  • 2023-present: Anja Hovland (H) [34]

Geography

Eigersund extends from the North Sea coast to the border of Agder county. It borders the municipalities of Hå and Bjerkreim to the north and Sokndal to the south. The municipality is centered on the town of Egersund, and includes the island of Eigerøya. The landscape includes many rivers and lakes, as well as woods and several barren rocky and heather-clad moors. The lakes Grøsfjellvatnet, Eiavatnet, Nodlandsvatnet, and Teksevatnet lie in the municipality.

Eigerøya

Eigerøya is an island off the coast of Egersund. The island is connected to the mainland over Eigerøy bridge, which was completed in 1951. The island's coastline is characterized by a number of small bays, as well as Lundarviga. Eigerøya is divided almost in two of the large bay of Lundarviga. The island is surrounded by a number of small islets. Eigerøy Lighthouse and Vibberodden Lighthouse are both located along the shores of Eigerøya.

Climate

Climate data for Eigerøya
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)3.0
(37.4)		2.8
(37.0)		4.3
(39.7)		7.4
(45.3)		12.2
(54.0)		14.8
(58.6)		16.2
(61.2)		16.6
(61.9)		13.6
(56.5)		10.8
(51.4)		7.1
(44.8)		4.8
(40.6)		9.5
(49.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)1.1
(34.0)		0.7
(33.3)		2.3
(36.1)		4.8
(40.6)		9.0
(48.2)		12.1
(53.8)		13.4
(56.1)		14.1
(57.4)		11.7
(53.1)		9.1
(48.4)		5.2
(41.4)		2.7
(36.9)		7.2
(45.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−0.5
(31.1)		−1.0
(30.2)		0.5
(32.9)		2.4
(36.3)		7.0
(44.6)		9.6
(49.3)		11.4
(52.5)		12.1
(53.8)		9.6
(49.3)		7.0
(44.6)		3.3
(37.9)		1.1
(34.0)		5.2
(41.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)121
(4.8)		80
(3.1)		95
(3.7)		68
(2.7)		77
(3.0)		76
(3.0)		96
(3.8)		117
(4.6)		154
(6.1)		168
(6.6)		163
(6.4)		135
(5.3)		1,350
(53.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)16.210.713.110.99.99.510.311.215.917.319.317.5161.8
Source: Norwegian Meteorological Institute [35]

Transportation

European route E39 runs through the municipality, passing the village of Helleland. The Sørlandet Line runs through the municipality, stopping at Egersund Station and Hellvik Station.

Notable people

Anna Bugge, 1880s Anna Bugge.jpg
Anna Bugge, 1880s

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Lurøy is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Lurøy, located on the island of Lurøya. Other villages in Lurøy include Aldra, Haugland, Konsvikosen, Lovund, Sleneset / Solværøyene, Stokkvågen, and Tonnes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Egersund</span> Town in Rogaland, Norway

Egersund is a town in Eigersund municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The town is located along the southwestern coast of Norway, about 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of the city of Stavanger. The town is situated along a strait which separates the mainland from the island of Eigerøya. From 1838 until 1964, the town was also an independent municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Strand, Norway</span> Municipality in Rogaland, Norway

Strand is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Ryfylke. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Jørpeland. The municipality lies across the fjord from the city of Stavanger. The Ryfast tunnel system connects Stavanger and Strand by a very long undersea tunnel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sogndal, Rogaland</span> Former municipality in Rogaland, Norway

Sogndal is a former municipality and small seaport (ladested) in Rogaland county, Norway. The municipality is located on the coast in the traditional district of Dalane. The 19-hectare (47-acre) municipality existed from 1845 until its dissolution in 1944 when it was merged into the municipality of Sokndal. It comprised the two harbor villages: the 7-hectare (17-acre) Sogndalsstranda and the 12-hectare (30-acre) Rægefjord. The river Sogndalselva reaches the ocean at Songdalsstranda.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Helleland (municipality)</span> Former municipality in Rogaland, Norway

Helleland is a former municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 148-square-kilometre (57 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1965. The municipality is now located in the central part of the present-day municipality of Eigersund. The administrative centre of the municipality was the village of Helleland where the Helleland Church is located.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Heskestad (municipality)</span> Former municipality in Rogaland, Norway

Heskestad is a former municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The 222-square-kilometre (86 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1965. The administrative centre was the village of Heskestad where the Heskestad Church is located. The municipality encompassed the western part of the present-day municipality of Lund and the far northern part of the present-day municipality of Eigersund.

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